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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2006
Page
2
Former New York State Supreme Court justice Joseph R. Cannizzaro, who served from 1954 to 2005, is noted. The obituary highlights his long judicial tenure and impact on the bench.
A Womankind Worldwide report notes millions of Afghan women and girls endure daily discrimination and abuse amid fragile protections. Activists face intimidation after the murder of Kandahar’s Safia Amajan. Domestic violence rises with poverty and underage marriages, with 57 percent of girls married before 16 and 60 to 80 percent in forced unions.
Guest editorials present a spectrum of opinion for readers. Views reflect contributions to The Herald context, not necessarily the newspaper or its editor.
The Ottawa Herald outlines Reader Forum as an open community forum for local issues. It states the paper will honor individual rights protect free press and free speech and use editorials to educate persuade residents and institutions toward progressive action.
The Ottawa Herald publishes letters to the editor under Readers' Forum, with writers taking responsibility for their opinions and facts. Readers are encouraged to respond in the forum to disagreements or disputed facts.
Tom Beaver argues against English only policies, highlighting the sacred value of indigenous languages. He notes dwindling speakers across Kickapoo Mesquakie Potawatomi and Iowa Oto groups, the Esther Martinez Act aiding preservation, and tribal efforts in colleges and communities to revitalize speech before it vanishes.
State lawmakers' pay in Kansas is argued as too low for the duties. The piece notes $23,000 annual salary, part time work, and the need for a mix of backgrounds. It discusses BRAC style raises and political risks, urging a public vote and careful action. Martin Hawver is cited as publisher.
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